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goods and services, and involves the responsibility of ensuring that business
operations are efficient in terms of using as little resource as needed, and effective
process that converts inputs (in the forms of materials, labor and energy) into
although the distinction between these two main types of operations is increasingly
activities should be aligned with market opportunity (see Marketing) for optimal
enterprise performance
business and government enterprises the need for the practice of operations
business operations since it forms the heart of the organisation by controlling the
system of operation. Operations management deals with the design, operation, and
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improvement of the systems that create and deliver a firm’s primary products and
The effect of the global economic crisis has been profound on the UK business
set to emerge - and many individuals who found themselves leaving college within
the last decade will soon be seen to embark on careers which demand a significant
study on many management courses - but how does it differ from other more well-
manage the amount of resources - for example, materials or labour - needed for the
desired output.
In more depth, those eager to study operations management on any one of many
management courses in the UK and US will quickly learn of the diversity of, and
complexities within, the field. The focus on such modules will usually cover:
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production methods in order to ensure output is achieved with as little resource as
possible, as well as issues with quality control and the risk of error.
even if not necessarily in reference to the subject as an entire job description, but
instead referring to the skills useful to anyone in a managerial position. Indeed, with
the growth of smaller companies - especially within the digital and media sectors -
Increasingly, the trend amongst 21st Century industries is to offer both products
clients. Those with operations management skills will therefore be more prepared
services.
Global Competition
Operations Strategy
Flexibility Cycle
Time Reduction
Lean Manufacturing
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Global Suppliers
Global Market
Global Competition
The less time RM (Raw Material), WIP Cycle Time Reduction (Work In Process),
Process process, the less opportunity they have to absorb costs. Value added
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is used for designing products and processes on a
are used either directly to control the processing equipment, or indirectly to support
manufacturing operations.
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Automated machines usually perform a variety of operations, depending on the
instructions received from the computer with respect to the sequence and
A central computer controls all aspects of the system. CIM refers to a computer
departments within the same organization can share and transmit information
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